Rome to Sofia (FCO–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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574 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FB450+1
FB Bulgaria
221
9:10 AM
CEST T1
12:10 PM
EEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7178cs
AZ ITA
221
9:10 AM
CEST T1
12:10 PM
EEST
2h
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
W64316
W6 Wizz
32Q
4:35 PM
CEST T3
7:30 PM
EEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ7177cs
AZ ITA
223
7:00 AM
EEST T2
7:55 AM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W64315
W6 Wizz
32Q
2:40 PM
EEST T1
3:45 PM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB449+1
FB Bulgaria
221
2:50 PM
EEST T2
3:45 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 3h 55m AZFROS FRNHOS Vienna (VIE) to Sofia flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 5m 6EA3AR 6EA3BT Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sofia flights
BRI Bari 4h 25m ARAZBT FRW6 Bari (BRI) to Sofia flights
MUC Munich 4h 25m AZETLH LHLXSQ Munich (MUC) to Sofia flights
SUF Lamezia Terme (CZ) 4h 35m ARAZBT W6 Lamezia Terme (CZ) (SUF) to Sofia flights
BEG Belgrade 4h 45m AZFBJU AFB6EY Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia flights
BSL Bâle / Mulhouse 4h 50m U2 W6 Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Sofia flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 57m AZETLX FBLXQR Zurich (ZRH) to Sofia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 4m ACAZCZ ETFBLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sofia flights
BUD Budapest 5h 5m W4W6 FR Budapest (BUD) to Sofia flights
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Rome to Sofia
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 574 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead

FCO–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 574 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W6 Wizz Air 7 32Q 1h55
FB Bulgaria Air Also: AZ 5 221 2h AZ
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – AZ, FB
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FB + W6 (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,103
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sofia from Rome

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric FCO→SOF CIA→SOF NAP→SOF
Distance from FCO 18 mi 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 17 7 6
Flight time 2h 1h 45m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
FCO: CEST · SOF: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
574 mi / 924 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Bulgaria are EU member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Bulgaria without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance574 mi / 924 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Sofia Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 574 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FCO to SOF: Wizz Air and Bulgaria Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Bari Karol Wojtyła.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
Yes, return flights from SOF to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CIA, NAP and RMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCO to SOF

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Wizz Air and Bulgaria Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FCO to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to SOF is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 574 miles (924 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Bari Karol Wojtyła. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rome (CIA), Napoli (NAP) and Rimini (RN) (RMI).